The Parsons Police Department recently received a $5,000 donation from the Parsons ELKS Lodge in support of a K-9 program.

The Parsons Police Department is currently preparing to debut a K-9 program later in 2021. The Parsons K-9 will be a multi-function K-9 that is specialized in Drug Detection and Tracking. The donation from the Elks will supplement the $5,000 donation that was previously received.

The purchase of a certified K-9 and the training for the dog handler is roughly $15,000 plus the associated equipment. The police department will have to acquire and outfit a K-9 patrol unit too.

The money is being set aside as a building block for the purchase, training, housing, and medical needs that come with a police K-9 program.